Soshanguve is a township situated about 30 km north of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, just east of Mabopane. The name Soshanguve is an acronym for Sotho, Shangaan, Nguni and Venda, thus showing the multi-ethnic composition of the population. The major African languages of South Africa are heard in Soshanguve.
History
It was formerly known as Mabopane East.
The acronym divided the Soshanguve residents according to their tribe when they were resettled from
Mamelodi and
Atteridgeville in 1974.
Culture
The people of Soshanguve speak
Pretoria Sotho called Se Pitori and listen to local music genres called
Barcadi &
Amapiano.
Educational Institutions
Soshanguve is home to Tshwane University of Technology's Soshanguve North & South Campuses & Tshwane North College (TNC).
Places of interest
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The second fab lab in South Africa is located in Soshanguve Block TT where it is operated by a self-organized group of unemployed youth known as the Bright Youth Council.
[http://www.fablab.co.za/ South African Fab Labs]
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Tswaing Crater - Tswaing, meaning Place of Salt in Setswana, is a 2000-hectare heritage site.
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Giant Stadium
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Soshanguve Crossing Mall
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Soshanguve Railway Station
Notable people
